2015/16 Finalists and Winners

Borthwick FOOD GROUP is recognised as Melbourne’s most prestigious and unique wholesale distributors of Gourmet Foods into both retail and food service industries. We have an extensive range of around 1800 lines of premium fine foods, servicing all areas across the food service industry. This includes entertainment, sporting and conference centres, major events, caterers, 5 star hotels, restaurants, to corner cafes. Borthwick Food Group has built its reputation on quality products, a unique and focused customer service team, our extensive range, and working alongside chefs to supply and develop premium solutions for menu requirements.

iBuild is a fast growing prefab building supplier with outstanding design, research and development capabilities, providing customers kit homes, granny flats, modular buildings that are stronger, smarter, faster, and cheaper. Over 3 years ago, two determined Melbourne engineers started their R&D journey to find a fast and cost effective solution to providing affordable accommodation and community housing. In 2014 they founded iBuild Building Solutions to start commercialising some of the amazing ideas to provide container like homes and modular buildings that can be erected in as little as a few hours. iBuild’s innovation has quickly attracted worldwide media coverage generating an international sensation. In 2015 iBuild becomes a foundation member of Eastern Innovation Centre, and establishes a display centre to showcase its “Build a 7-Star Sustainable Home in 7 Days” demonstration project.

Pinewood Community Bank Branch is a locally owned and operated company, which functions as a franchise of Bendigo Adelaide Bank. Community Bank Branches provide communities with more than just quality banking services – they deliver employment opportunities for local people, keep local capital in the community, are a local investment option for shareholders and provide a source of revenue for important community projects determined by the local community. Since opening in 2002, the branch has poured $773,656 back into the community.

We provide inspiring classes, workshops and holiday programs for kids 5-15 who love learning. Our mission is to give the opportunity to every child to Build Mental Muscles by learning and engaging in
practical activities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Kids Unlimited grew from our extensive Chess Kids business. We saw thousands of children who were thirsty for knowledge and skills in areas that I was also interested in. Areas like technology, science, maths and engineering.

Classic electrical has evolved over a 23 year period to provide electrical service and installation to a broad commercial customer base. Our experience staff have carry out installs for Offices, Hospitals, Retail Shops, Industrial factories and domestic fitouts for light, power, data, automation to name but a few of the varieties of electrical infrastructure improvements we can offer clients. Our commitment is to meet and go beyond the end means and expectations for all of our customer requirements.

Are you ready to be transported to another time and place where you will have to think outside the box and work as a team to escape? escapeXperience does exactly that … on every level. Choose one of the interactive themed rooms and be challenged.

Grab your friends, challenge your workmates or bond with family and take on one of our unique escape rooms. Guaranteed to be the most enjoyable, intellectually stimulating and physically intriguing experiences you’ve ever had.

With a local knowledge and international exposure, we offer property services from buying, selling and rental in all types of Melbourne Real Estate. We specialise in selling lifestyle with all our properties marketed with video and the best photography. After just 12 months WIN was rated in the top three Real Estate businesses in Mulgrave. We pride ourselves on providing the best service with honesty.

Marguerite Dore has introduced a new world-class range of unique handmade glass dining-ware manufactured and designed in Melbourne. The range is 100% Australian owned and made, consisting of plates, platters, bowls that can either be chosen from our range or work to a customer’s design for a bespoke creation. There are two sides of the business: commercial for the food service industry and retail online with plans to expand the retail once the brand marguerite doré has made its mark.

Think Bespoke originated as a resume writing service in 2010. We successfully used the then untapped networking platform, LinkedIn, to market and grow the business in the careers space. Having identified a niche market, Think Bespoke was re-positioned as a leader in the area of LinkedIn training, encouraging clients to rethink LinkedIn as a powerful business, marketing and communication tools. Having worked with big brands during my career prior to starting Think Bespoke, I combined my skills and expertise, offering corporate training, business and career coaching to individuals, solopreneurs and SME clients. This has led to the extensive services and products currently offered by Think Bespoke and our growing reputation in the LinkedIn, Business and Careers coaching space.

KOR Equipment Solutions is the leading supplier of Industrial Vacuum Loaders and Combination Drain Cleaning trucks in Australia and New Zealand.

KOR is the exclusive distributor of the Cappellotto truck-mounted vacuum and high pressure water jetting equipment. We are focused on creating long term customer value through the importation of ‘cutting edge’ global technologies that is supported by a range of service offerings underpinned by a culture of excellence and safety.